NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee Agenda
NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee Agenda
Karin Han, M.P.H.
Karin Han, M.P.H.
Management Analyst
Email: [email protected]
Samuel LaMunion, Ph.D.
Samuel LaMunion (Sam), Ph.D., joined OBSSR in December 2024 as a health science policy analyst. Prior to joining OBSSR, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Program, working with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. His research focused on measuring energy metabolism and quantitative physiology using digital health technologies to characterize physical behavior.
Ontology Development and its Use in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
In 2023, following publication of a scientific consensus report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and approval by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils, OBSSR launched its Ontology Program.
Reflecting on OBSSR’s Major Achievements of 2024
Since its inception, OBSSR has been a leader in advancing behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), championing science that improves health outcomes and reduces disparities. This year was no exception.
The Future of Scientific Conferencing: Behavioral and Social Science Insights
I vividly remember attending my first scientific conference as a graduate student. A $150 travel award enabled me to book a discounted flight and hotel room, and a generous senior colleague gave me a ticket to the opening night gala! Gaining access to the field’s leaders, hearing cutting-edge talks, and connecting with fellow graduate students during poster sessions energized my commitment to research.
Kelsey Corallo, Ph.D.
Kelsey Corallo, Ph.D., is an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellow at OBSSR. Kelsey received her doctorate in psychology from The University of Georgia, with concentrations in human development and health psychology. Before joining OBSSR, Corallo was a senior research associate at Georgia Health Policy Center, where she led a portfolio of work on infant and early childhood mental health policy and program evaluation. Kelsey is an expert in developmental science and family systems. Before receiving her doctoral degree, Kelsey was a pre-kindergarten teacher in Houston, Texas, with the Teach for America program.
Announcing the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029
I’m proud to introduce the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029—OBSSR’s fourth strategic plan and my first as OBSSR Director. This update reflects a systematic 3-year planning process of assessing accomplishments, evaluating future directions, and collecting input from the research community, NIH staff, and federal and community partners.
